A Solid Steakhouse List That Earns Its Keep
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Reviewed June 18, 2026
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The wine list at EB Strong's reads exactly like you'd expect from a polished Church Street steakhouse — California heavyweights up front, a few European nods tucked in the middle, and Caymus sitting at the top like it owns the place. It's not trying to surprise you, and mostly it doesn't. But there's more going on here than the room lets on.
The list spans roughly 75–120 bottles with a clear California-forward tilt — Hedges from Washington and Caymus from Napa anchor the reds, while the white side shows some genuine range with Henri Bourgeois in the Loire, August Kesseler's Riesling Kabinett from the Rheingau, and the Jasci Pecorino from Abruzzo adding character. Argentina gets a seat at the table via Piattelli Vineyards Malbec, and Domaine de Boutinot covers the Rhône side. The French and Italian picks are the hidden backbone here — they outperform the big Cali names at their price points. The gaps are real though: no serious Burgundy, no Barolo, and the Champagne section leans heavily on Mumm Napa, which is technically sparkling wine from California.
Thirteen by-the-glass options is a respectable count for a steakhouse of this size, and the selection pulls from across the list — you can get the Lyric by Etude Pinot Noir, the Domaine Bousquet Malbec, or the Henri Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc without committing to a full bottle. The Diora Chardonnay and Valeriole 'Ve' Rosé give the lighter-drinkers something real to work with. Rotation appears to happen, though it's not aggressive — this reads more like a thoughtfully curated standing lineup than a dynamic BTG program.
August Kesseler Riesling Kabinett — null
German Kabinett Riesling at a steakhouse is a rare find and almost always under-priced relative to its quality. Kesseler makes a genuinely serious wine from the Rheingau — bright, precise, with enough acid to cut through butter-basted beef or stand up to raw bar selections. If it's priced anywhere near what it should be, it's the smartest pour on the list.
Jasci Pecorino
Most tables at EB Strong's are ordering Chardonnay or Cabernet and never looking twice at a Pecorino from Abruzzo. That's a mistake. The grape is underrated nationally, Jasci makes a clean, textured version, and it's exactly the kind of white that works against rich seafood like scallops or salmon without disappearing. It'll be the most interesting wine on your table.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is the Olive Garden of Napa Cab — not bad wine, just dramatically overpriced for what it delivers, and steakhouses mark it up even further because they know people will order it. At a place like EB Strong's you're likely paying $120–$150+ for a bottle that retails for $85 and drinks like a brand, not a wine. The Hedges or the Côtes du Rhône from Boutinot will outperform it dollar for dollar.
Domaine de Boutinot Côtes du Rhône + USDA Prime Ribeye
A Southern Rhône blend — likely Grenache-forward with some Syrah — has the fruit weight to match a prime ribeye's fat and char without the oak bomb that a Napa Cab delivers. It's food wine in the best sense: it makes the steak taste better, not just louder.
Wednesday — Wine Wednesday: half-price bottles all day, plus half-price appetizers from 4–6 PM.
✔️ The Bottom Line
EB Strong's has a wine list that does the job well and occasionally surprises you — especially if you look past the Caymus and dig into the European picks. Wednesday's half-price bottle program makes it one of the better wine-value nights in Burlington, full stop.
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